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Research-Influenced Learning Spaces

A Principal's Reflections

Appropriate Level of Stimulation : The learning space can offer the “silent curriculum” that affects student engagement levels. When designing the space, it’s important for educators not to overstimulate and thus detract students’ ability to focus but to provide enough stimuli to enhance the learning experience.

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New grant will provide active learning spaces to schools

eSchool News

Steelcase Education grant leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices. Steelcase Education on Dec. The ALC grant program leverages classroom space to implement new teaching practices, centering on student focus and collaboration. Applications are being accepted online through February 12, 2016.

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In the marketplace: Funding for active learning, a helping hand for innovative programs, and an interactive book program

eSchool News

Tech-savvy educators know they must stay on top of the myriad changes and trends in education to learn how teaching and learning can best benefit from technology’s near-constant change. The new classrooms will be awarded to innovative schools who show a commitment to fostering student engagement, creativity and success.